How many syllables in "beefsteak"?

"beefsteak" has 2 lettergrepen (beef - steak).

How to divide "beefsteak"?

"beefsteak" divides into 2 parts: beef · steak.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Lettergrepen

"beefsteak": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:beef·steak

Hoofdklemtoon

BEEF-steak(beef · steak)● ○

Stress in "beefsteak" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbiːf.steɪk⁄

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IPAˈbiːf.steɪk

Lettergrepenbeef·steak

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How many syllables in "beefsteak"?: "beefsteak" has 2 lettergrepen (beef - steak).
How to divide "beefsteak"?: "beefsteak" divides into 2 parts: beef · steak.
Where is the stress in "beefsteak"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "beefsteak"?: Say each syllable slowly (beef... steak) and listen on SayItVid.